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Fiji needs to finish in top 2 in PNC to qualify for 2019 RWC

With 12 teams having secured their place at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, the remaining eight places will be determined by a process of regional and cross‑regional qualifiers which will begin this year. In a

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Wales make 5 changes for All Blacks clash

Wales have made five changes from the side that lost to England last week for Saturday's first Test against the All Blacks at Eden Park. Captain Sam Warburton returns from injury to the starting fifteen alongsi

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Lautoka soccer team acquires Swamy’s services

The Lautoka soccer team has acquired the services of Assistant National Soccer Coach, Kamal Swamy in a bid to end the long 14 year jinx of not winning the Vodafone Fiji Fact. Swamy will act as the Technical Advisor

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Broncos name star studded side to face Raiders

The Broncos have named a star studded side to face the Canberra Raiders tonight. It includes Darius Boyd, Corey Oates, Anthony Milford, Josh McGuire, Sam Thaiday and Corey Park. At least four of the players in

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Sharapova banned for 2 years

Maria Sharapova has been banned for two years by the International Tennis Federation for using a prohibited drug. The Russian was provisionally banned in March after testing positive for Meldonium at January’

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McKee to name team today for Tonga clash

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee will today name his side to take on Tonga in the Pacific Nations Cup opener on Saturday. McKee said that Tonga will be tough with their Europe based players. Past recor

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Naholo and Tamanivalu named in All Blacks match day squad

Waisake Naholo has been listed to start at number 14 for the All Blacks against Wales this Saturday while Setareki Tamanivalu could make his All Blacks Test debut off the bench. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has na

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Lautoka soccer team determined for Fiji Fact opener

The Lautoka soccer team is determined to give their best performance in the first group match against Suva in the Vodafone Fiji FACT next week. Some of the players that will feature for the Blues are national rep K

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Tongan side aiming to surprise Flying Fijians in PNC opener

The Ikale Tahi Tonga side is aiming to surprise the Vodafone Flying Fijians on Saturday in the 2016 Pacific Nations Cup opener at the ANZ Stadium. With eight overseas‑based players and a combination of both exper

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Lealiifano may miss England test match

Expectant father Christian Lealiifano appears set to miss the Wallabies’ opening Test against England on Saturday after again being a no‑show at training. Lealiifano missed Tuesday’s weights session,

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Suva one of the favourites for Vodafone Fiji FACT

The Suva soccer team is one of the favorites for this year’s Vodafone Fiji FACT which will kick off next weekend at the Subrail Park. Suva is expected to field quality players including, former Rewa player Se

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Sky Pacific to air live rugby test matches

Good news for rugby fans as Sky Pacific has confirmed that they have secured the rights to televise the live test matches of the home test series of the All Blacks, Wallabies and the Springboks. The All Blacks play

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Owens set to become most experienced referee of all time

Welsh rugby referee Nigel Owens will take charge of his 71st Test when he runs out for the opening Pacific Nations Cup match between the Vodafone Flying Fijians and Tonga this Saturday. Owens arrived at the Nausori

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Doge vying for prop position in Flying Fijians

23-year-old Mesake Doge is one of those players who always used to dream of donning the National jumper. Doge who is originally from Nadogo in Macuata says hard work is paying off for him. The former Queen Vic

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Roosters players rally around team mate

Sydney Roosters players are rallying around injured teammate Boyd Cordner after it was revealed a foot injury he picked up in Game One of the State of Origin series was worse than they first thought. The Roosters

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Osborne eagerly waiting to wear Flying Fijians jersey

Highlanders winger, Patrick Osborne is eagerly waiting for the moment when he will wear the Vodafone Flying Fijians jersey. The former Queen Victoria School and Jai Narayan College student was running comfortably a

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